24/7 LiveHoustonSouthwestSoutheastNorthwestNortheast
Welcome, Mickey
mickey@disney.com
Manage MyDisney Account
Log Out

Hurricane Guide

Weather Forecast

Live Traffic Conditions

Submit a News Tip

Watch Now

Texas True Crime

Community Events

Salma Hayek says she was illegal immigrant

ktrk
By ABC13
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
LOS ANGELES The Mexican actress talked about her early career with Spain's V magazine.

Hayek, 44, moved to Los Angeles in 1991 to study acting and said she was an illegal immigrant for a small period of time.

She also said she had to endure racial discrimination, saying it was inconceivable to American producers and directors that a Mexican woman could have a lead role.

Hayek is now a naturalized U.S. citizen

Copyright © 2025 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.
TOP STORIES
Rain chances are down but not out
Updated 13 minutes ago
Search for missing woman who fell off WaveRunner in Lake Houston: HFD
Houston woman says solar panel sales pitch lands her in $138K contract
Rosenberg City Council rejects allowing fireworks on holidays
Updated 23 minutes ago
'I cried': Families scramble as 14 disability group homes set to close
Houston housing report says affordability is at risk for future buyers
Tropical Storm Erick forms near southern Mexico
Show More
Iran warns that U.S. involvement would risk 'all-out war'
Updated 1 hour ago
Federal judge blocks gender limits on passports
Updated 1 hour ago
Trial in Idaho college student killings could face a new delay
Updated 2 hours ago
Suspects in custody for firing shots at undercover officers, HPD says
Woman found not guilty of killing wife in home with sleeping child
More TOP STORIES News
ABC13 Houston
Topics
WeatherTrafficWatchPhotosApps
Regions
HoustonSouthwestSoutheastNorthwestNortheast
Categories
LocalishAction 13Texas True Crime13 Unsolved13 InvestigatesSportsRenters' Rights
Company
About ABC13 HoustonContact UsABC13 News TeamCareersEnter to WinSubmit A News TipABC13 Merchandise
Privacy Policy
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Children's Privacy Policy
Your US State Privacy Rights
Terms of Use
Interest-Based Ads
Public Inspection File
FCC Applications
Copyright © 2025 ABC, Inc., KTRK-TV Houston. All Rights Reserved.